Pvt. (CSA), Leroy E. Stephens

Civil War Veteran. Born on 4/25/1844.

Pvt. Company E, 30th Regt. GA Volunteer Infantry Army of TN., CSA. "Clayton Invincibles", Clayton County, GA.

Leroy Stephens was 16 years old when he enlisted to fight along with his 4 brothers in 1861.

His Pension Records show that he was disabled by disease that was contracted at the Battle of New Hope Church; however, the soldiers who fought there called it "Hell's Hole".

Leroy Stephens was married twice:

1st to Sarah Frances Milan, born ca 1848.

Children: Riley J. Stephens; Mary E. Stephens; Ida O. Stephens Bearden; Sim L. Stephens; W.C. Stephens; Jim H. Stephens and Melvin S. Stephens.

2nd to Elizabeth "Lizzie" Turner, born June, 1874. They married 11/12/1896.

Children: Arthur Stephens; June Belle Stephens; Volleit Stephens; Emmett Stephens; Albert Roy Stephens; Hattie M. Stephens and Jessie L. Stephens.

Leroy E. Stephens died of cancer (on his lower lip) on February 8, 1929.

Source:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18255363/leroy-e-stephens